Which of the following best represents the influence of reference groups?
A. buying a pink car because it’s unique
B. picking a particular laptop based on the guidance of the store salesperson
C. purchasing a smartphone because your coworkers tease you about your flip phone
D. posting an informative article on social media related to a topic you’re passionate about
Ans: C
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When we ask questions that really do not capture what we are trying to measure, we create ______.
a. measurement error b. random error c. systematic error d. inter-observer error
We can help the family meet challenges by instituting all of the following changes EXCEPT:
a. making the workplace family-friendly. b. improving the media image of the family. c. providing family life education. d. repealing no-fault divorce laws.
Select two from social control, conflict theories, or interactionist theories. Compare and contrast how the two you selected approach deviant behavior. Include in your response a discussion of how they perceive deviant behavior.
What will be an ideal response?